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Can Oneil Cruz Be Part of This Core?
Episode 998
Gary Morgan goes off on Oneil Cruz’s disappointing season and questions whether he can be part of the Pirates’ future core. He also honors Roberto Clemente on his day and asks fans to share their sto…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
What if the Pittsburgh Pirates Don t Fire Ben Cherington?
Episode 997
What if the Pittsburgh Pirates don't fire Ben Cherington?
Gary Morgan explores the implications of keeping the current GM in place—from the front office vision to the 2026 roster. Is continuity the ke…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Paul Skenes Hits 200 Ks, Pirates Clinch Another Losing Season
Episode 996
Paul Skenes reaches 200 strikeouts, but the Pirates clinch another losing season. Gary Morgan breaks down Skenes’s performance, the Orioles series, and the Pirates’ five-year offensive decline. Plus,…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Playoff Pressure, Prospect Battles & Clemente's Legacy
Episode 995
Two Pirates affiliates—Altoona and Greensboro—are in the playoffs, facing off against teams loaded with Top 100 prospects. We break down the matchups, highlight standout players, and discuss the valu…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
AMA, Skenes for Cy Young, Expansion Cities and Bridging the Rotation Gap in 2026
Episode 994
AMA Time! Gary answers your questions about Paul Skenes’ Cy Young chances, MLB expansion cities, the Pirates’ offseason plans, Brandan Bidois’ insane streak, and whether the team should go all-in on …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Swept Again, Bubba Burned and Cruz Confused
Episode 993
The Pirates were swept by the Brewers, marking their fourth time being swept this season and continuing a streaky trend of feast-or-famine baseball. We break down the series, highlight performances, …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Dodgers Swept, Kelly Climbs and a Historic Lineup Remembered
Episode 992
Paul Skenes leads the Pirates to a sweep of the Dodgers and tightens his grip on the Cy Young race. Don Kelly’s leadership and Isaac Mattson’s breakout rookie season highlight a strong stretch for Pi…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ashcraft Escapes, Minors Surge and Pitching Plans Get Real
Episode 991
Braxton Ashcraft escapes two jams, Shohei Ohtani scratches his start but still hits, and the Pirates shut out the Dodgers. Then we dive into a full minor league check-in: stats, stories, rankings, an…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Bubba's Lessons, Triolo's Emergence and Ohtani's Brilliance
Episode 990
The Pirates beat the Dodgers 9–7 in a game full of drama and development. Gary recaps the key moments — from Bubba Chandler’s outing and Shohei Ohtani’s historic 120 MPH homer to Jared Triolo’s clutc…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Yorke Rises, Power Rules and Pitchers Face the Fire
Episode 989
The Pirates call up Nick Yorke and Cam Sanders — we break down Yorke’s AAA stats and why it took so long. Then, we dive into how power dominates MLB and answer a listener question about what a 2027 l…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago